A Patient Who Is Recovering from a Myocardial Infarction (MI)

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) asks a nurse about following a heart-healthy diet. The patient states that she is primarily a visual learner. The nurse determines that the patient will learn best by

• A) Chopping up fruits and vegetables to eat.
• B) Listening to an audiotape about a heart-healthy diet.
• C) Reading a chapter in a book about a heart-healthy diet.
• D) Attending a lecture in which the speaker talks about a heart-healthy diet.

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